Triton X-100

• CAT Number: R061639
• CAS Number: 9002-93-1
• Molecular Formula: C16H26O2
• Molecular Weight: 250.382
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Polyethyleneglycols Mono[p-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl] Ether; p-(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)phenol Monoether with Polyethylene Glycol; (p-t-Octylphenoxy)polyethoxyethanol; Anapoe X 100; Anapoe X 114; Antarox A 200; Coulter Dispersant IA; Criton X
• Storage: -80°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-[4-(2,4,4-trimethylpentan-2-yl)phenoxy]ethanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H26O2/c1-15(2,3)12-16(4,5)13-6-8-14(9-7-13)18-11-10-17/h6-9,17H,10-12H2,1-5H3
• InChIKey: JYCQQPHGFMYQCF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)CC(C)(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)OCCO

Triton X-100(CAT: R061639) is a widely used nonionic surfactant and emulsifying agent. Its primary function is to facilitate the dispersion of non-polar compounds in aqueous solutions. In the field of pharmaceutical chemistry, Triton X-100 is employed for its ability to solubilize hydrophobic drugs and enhance their bioavailability. In organic chemistry, it finds utility as an emulsifying agent during various chemical processes. Additionally, Triton X-100 is a common component in laboratory and research settings for cell lysis and protein extraction due to its detergent properties.